I'm not a mom, but I love reading all your newsletters! Especially because one day I hope to be. So I hope you write whatever makes your heart flutter.
Allllll for your mom content, Maura. And I loved this so much! I feel like I grapple with similar feelings re Substack. Like I want to write about style/fashion, but realistically, I’m in mom mode most of the day so that is what’s top of mind. Anyway, love that we’re always on the same page!
I absolutely love your style-focused letters but more of this real talk, Maura, yes! I’ve heard that expression “getting your pink back” but wasn’t aware of the origins — how interesting. I’m not feeling like a super pink flamingo right now (as a literal 20 day old is on my chest lol) but eager to get there with ya! Community is everything, and I’m so grateful you’re here.
I’m not on TT so not familiar with the flamingo analogy, but I love it. My kids are freshly turned 3 and 6, and last night I tried to sneak a scoop of ice cream for myself without them noticing. Think again! My son came running to the kitchen and aggressively licked the ice cream I had just scooped. Then my 3 year old came running “I WANT ICE CREAM TOO” only she had just had a bath and I didn’t want her getting sticky. I felt SO SILLY AND STUPID for accidentally thinking maybe my feathers are turning pink again, maybe I can slip in minute of selfishness without two little people doing what they do best - trust their own wants. I had a temper tantrum of my own, and dramatically put my ice cream bowl in the sink and flushed it all away with hot water. My kids both started crying and I felt like a monster! Anyways, sorry to trauma dump in your comment section but… woof, being a mom is so hard. I just have to pick up the pieces and start today fresh and try again :) thank god for the words “I’m sorry.”
Oh Emily I get this so hard. I had a very similar moment today. Those 3-year-olds know how to push exactlyyyy the right buttons. You’re doing such an incredible job. I promise 💛 xx
Here for ALL your content, but can so relate to this. Working on getting my pink back too!! 🫶
We’re in it together 🌷🌷🌷 xx
This, all of it! ❤️
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I'm not a mom, but I love reading all your newsletters! Especially because one day I hope to be. So I hope you write whatever makes your heart flutter.
This means so, so much. Thank you 🥹 xx
Allllll for your mom content, Maura. And I loved this so much! I feel like I grapple with similar feelings re Substack. Like I want to write about style/fashion, but realistically, I’m in mom mode most of the day so that is what’s top of mind. Anyway, love that we’re always on the same page!
Same page always! We’ll figure it out together. Proud of you friend 💛
Here for the mom content. ❤️🩹
Thank you 💛💛💛
As someone who’s entered my cotton candy phase, I’m here to say you will get there! My next goal is hot pink…baby steps 🩷
Proud of you 🦩
I absolutely love your style-focused letters but more of this real talk, Maura, yes! I’ve heard that expression “getting your pink back” but wasn’t aware of the origins — how interesting. I’m not feeling like a super pink flamingo right now (as a literal 20 day old is on my chest lol) but eager to get there with ya! Community is everything, and I’m so grateful you’re here.
Thank you so much for this. We’re in it together 🥹 Enjoy those yummy newborn cuddles and new baby smells! xx
This is my favorite of your posts so far 🤍
Thank you 🥹
I’m not on TT so not familiar with the flamingo analogy, but I love it. My kids are freshly turned 3 and 6, and last night I tried to sneak a scoop of ice cream for myself without them noticing. Think again! My son came running to the kitchen and aggressively licked the ice cream I had just scooped. Then my 3 year old came running “I WANT ICE CREAM TOO” only she had just had a bath and I didn’t want her getting sticky. I felt SO SILLY AND STUPID for accidentally thinking maybe my feathers are turning pink again, maybe I can slip in minute of selfishness without two little people doing what they do best - trust their own wants. I had a temper tantrum of my own, and dramatically put my ice cream bowl in the sink and flushed it all away with hot water. My kids both started crying and I felt like a monster! Anyways, sorry to trauma dump in your comment section but… woof, being a mom is so hard. I just have to pick up the pieces and start today fresh and try again :) thank god for the words “I’m sorry.”
Oh Emily I get this so hard. I had a very similar moment today. Those 3-year-olds know how to push exactlyyyy the right buttons. You’re doing such an incredible job. I promise 💛 xx
Yesssss ❤️🥳